Zhi Li's mother who has been working far away. She sends money to support Zhi Li's living expenses at her uncle's house. She is described as beautiful, more beautiful than any other mom in the neighborhood, and Zhi Li has seen her on TV. She is about to return and take Zhi Li away to marry into a wealthy family. Her sister Qian Pei resents her for her questionable character and for abandoning her child.